1979 Austin Marina vs. 1980 Volvo 66

To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,274 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Austin Marina weights approximately 58 kg more than 1980 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1979 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1979 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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